Bee Gees music sales grow 669%, Iggy Pop signs global licensing deal, and more
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“Blurred Lines” Appeal Brief Says Artists Can’t Copyright a Groove – via THR
Instagram Grows To 700M Users – via TechCrunch
Bee Gees Music Sales Grow 669% Following Grammy Salute – via Billboard
Amazon’s camera-equipped Echo Look raises new questions about smart home privacy – via TechCrunch
Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake Pen Tributes to Jonathan Demme – via Pitchfork
Internet providers are thrilled with the FCC’s plan for weaker regulations – via The Verge
Katy Perry announces new single with Migos, “Bon Appétit” – via CoS
Iggy Pop signs global licensing deal with Sony Music JV Artist Legacy Group. – via Billboard
BMG has entered a partnership with crossover dance and EDM-hitmaker Stefan Dabruck. He will team up with BMG to discover and develop up-and-coming talent internationally. – via RotD
Pharrell Makes History as First Man to Star in Chanel Bag Campaign – via XXL
Universal has fewer staff than it did 10 years ago – despite buying EMI – via MBW
Mixmag Media, which has reinvented Mixmag in recent years by expanding online and in digital video has acquired Kerrang! from Bauer – via CampaignLive
Global Founder and Executive President Ashley Tabor is stepping down from his role as Managing Editor of Capital after a year in charge of the brand – via RadioToday UK
Live Nation’s takeover of the Isle of Wight Festival could face an investigation by the competition regulator. – via Times
50 Cent Shares Trailer for New Season of ‘Power’ – via XXL
POWER returns. SEASON 4 it’s on JUNE 25 #PowerTV it’s gonna be crazy get ready @Power_STARZ pic.twitter.com/S4HuBC7VZg
— 50cent (@50cent) April 26, 2017
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.